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Women’s Center to host work-life balance workshop series
Jan. 22, 2019—The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center presents "Work-Life Workshops", a lecture-based lunchtime program covering a blend of self-care and professional development topics such as navigating organizational politics, salary negotiation strategies, stress management, mindfulness and more.
Nominations for School of Medicine faculty awards now open
Jan. 22, 2019—The School of Medicine faculty awards recognize excellence in teaching, research, and clinical service. They are given by the faculty to the faculty. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Feb. 18.
Limited Submission Opportunity: Covenant Foundation Signature and Ignition Grants
Jan. 21, 2019—Vanderbilt University may submit one application for the Covenant Foundation Grants. The Covenant Foundation invites applications for innovative programs in Jewish schools, community organizations, and other institutional settings.
Drilling to take place on Peabody campus Jan. 24-25
Jan. 18, 2019—As part of the Peabody Campus Infrastructure project, active machine boring, a process that measures bedrock depth, will take place at several locations on Peabody’s campus throughout the day, Jan. 24-25.
WW at Work information session Jan. 23
Jan. 16, 2019—An information session for the next 12-week session of the Weight Watchers (now WW) at Work program is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Quit smoking with help from OHC’s ‘Quit Rx Program’
Jan. 16, 2019—The Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) Quit Rx Program offers counseling and treatment services for individuals interested in quitting smoking.
Register for Feb. ‘Diabetes Prevention Program’ information sessions
Jan. 16, 2019—Employees are invited to February information sessions to learn more about the National Diabetes Prevention Program, available to faculty, staff or spouses with prediabetes or a history of gestational diabetes.
Event seeks prostate cancer survivors for feedback on improved care
Jan. 15, 2019—Survivors of prostate cancer are being sought to provide feedback for a Vanderbilt University project trying to improve care.
Limited Submission Opportunity: 2020 Breast Cancer Alliance Exceptional Project Grant
Jan. 15, 2019—Vanderbilt University may submit two letters of intent for the Breast Cancer Alliance Exceptional Project Grant. The mission of the Breast Cancer Alliance is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure.
Limited Submission Opportunity: The Memorial Foundation Grant
Jan. 15, 2019—Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Memorial Foundation Grant. The Memorial Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to people who live in the geographic area served by Nashville Memorial Hospital.
Babies and You: ‘Nutrition Eating for Two’ Jan. 17
Jan. 14, 2019—Health Plus offers the Babies & You prenatal education program to Vanderbilt faculty/staff, spouses, or dependent children.
Community Research Partners: ‘Influences of Trust on Recovery, Engagement in Community-based Substance Abuse Treatment Programs’ Jan. 11
Jan. 7, 2019—The "Influences of Trust on Recovery and Engagement in Community-based Substance Abuse Treatment Programs" is the topic of the next Community Research Partners meeting scheduled for Jan. 11.